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Monday, January 28, 2013

Fleur-de-lis Wooden Trivet

You know it's a good day for me, 
when I get the chance to go outside and work on a few wooden projects!
I absolutely love to build and create useful and cute things...understanding that both useful and cute are very personal statements.

This time I wanted to build a wooden trivet, perfect size for a pot or pan.
As usual, I got searching in my scrap wood pile for wooden scraps of similar thickness.
I made a few cuts enough for three trivets.

I glued the top planks to the bottom "feet", then used finishing nails to make it stronger.
(building instructions here)
I printed out a  fleur-de-lis,
and cut it out with an exact knife.
For this project I used a high heat spray paint (same that I used when I made this larger trivet/centerpiece)
Remember that sanding the edges is very important to prevent splinters, 

and to give it a "rustic feel", distress more on top.


I distressed mainly the edges on the other two...can always do more.

Aren't those pretty?
One trivet has been added to my 
custom wedding gift basket.

Stay Frugal,
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28 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Really, really cute, Dani. You did a great job on those- xo Diana

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  2. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    They're great Daniela!
    You come up with the most amazing projects!
    XXX

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  3. Art and SandJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    so simple...so cute

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  4. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Cara Daniela,
    Sono molto belle le sottopentole! Divertente vedere i diversi grani di legno... Great idea for using the fleur de lys and liquid nails is super for using.
    Hats off to you; great job.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Super cute!!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Yes, they are pretty! Are you putting them in your Etsy shop too?

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  7. JenJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Daniela, Love your trivets! You are making me want to go out and see if we have any scrap wood. Hope you are having a good day. ~Jen

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  8. RitaJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    i love your trivets Daniela. and love the distressed look. great job!
    rita

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  9. One More Time EventsJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Love your trivets! Looks great!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    I absolutely love these!!! Black, distressed, and with a French motif, I am in love :)

    xo, Tanya

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  11. ReviJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Another simple, high-style, totally YOU project! They look great. :)
    -Revi

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  12. LindsayJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Those are quite adorable!

    I think they'd look awesome in a two toned color scheme as well - but seeing the natural wood underneath really is lovely.

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  13. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Absolutely love these! The only outside project I had today was shoveling snow out of my driveway :/
    Have a great week :)

    Jeanette @ Creating A Life

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  14. Amy of While Wearing HeelsJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    You are putting together the most thoughtful gift ever. The trivets look beautiful. I was almost relieved to see you didn't paint that fleur-de-le completely free hand. Glad you had to use some sort of stencil...makes me feel like I might actually be able to do this myself :)

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  15. Mindi@MyLove2CreateJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    This is just perfect, I love how the natural wood comes through, and distressed to perfection! Great project!

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  16. Sew a Fine SeamJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Awesome! looks like fun - I'm ready for spring.

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  17. Leslie HarrisJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    The best thing about your posts Daniela is that they're so inspiring. You come up with the most creative ideas and I think, "hey, I could do that!" That's why I love visiting here.
    Leslie (aka gwen moss)

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  18. a house full of vintageJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    This turned out beautiful. What a great idea for all the scrap wood everybody usually has sitting around!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    beautiful, I love they way you create with all things,

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  20. Liz @ Quirky VistasJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    That's going to be the most creative and meaningful wedding gift! You are so thoughtful. A trivet is always needed. This could be done in so many different styles. Nice inspiration, Dani!
    Liz

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  21. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    These look great! The distressing did wonders! Have a great week ;)

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  22. KellyJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Those turned out great! I love that you added one to your wedding gift basket too. Such a great gift to go with those towels. You are so crafty!

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  23. must love junkJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Love these! You're so good ;)
    Susan

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  24. meFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    They turned out gorgeous!!! Don't you love working on something and the end result is awesome?! :)

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  25. Cristina GarayFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Awesome project! The Fleur-de-lis is the icing on the cake! Love it!

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  26. Jocie@TheBetterHalfFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    what an awesome idea to use some of that pallet wood I have sitting in the back of my basement! love it!
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  27. lynn cockrellFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    You did a beautiful job on these. I have a weakness for anything French, so the Fleur de Lis is right up my alley!

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  28. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 11, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I love your trivets they are so sweet!

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